The G.E.M.M. Protocol is a clinical strategy to prevent and treat acute and chronic disease at its cellular origins and aims to re-establish each patient’s unique gut ecology, by supporting the growth, development and diversity of the microbiota.The gut is now widely considered to function as a metabolic organ which plays a primary role in human immunity. A major contributor is the close interrelationships among five key elements – the Intestinal Epithelium and its overlying mucous membranes (IEFC), its underlying Immune cells, the Gut microbiota, the Capillary bed and the Neural networks that enable communication from the gut to other body systems.Integra Nutritionals BCP-J is a key component of the G.E.M.M. protocol in its role in improving intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction and is derived from pure collagen to support bone health and related connective tissues. Bioactive Bovine Collagen Peptides are partially-digested collagen protein, BCP-J contains all the amino acids naturally-occuring in collagen but with peptide combinations that specifically target bone tissue. BCP-J is:
Highly solubleEasily digestibleRapidly-absorbedNeutral taste and colourStable to heat and acidNutrigenomically-active
The cells lining the digestive tract and other body ‘tubes’ are replaced every few days, so they require a continuous supply of the essential nutrient ‘building blocks’ for maintenance and repair. This includes high-quality proteins.All types of collagen help tissues to withstand stretching. Collagen is especially essential to the structure of skin, bone, joints, ligaments and tendons.Bioactive Bovine Collagen Peptides are partially-digested collagen protein. BCP-J contains all the amino acids naturally-occurring in collagen but with peptide combinations that specifically target joint tissue.BCP-J acts to nutrigenomically stimulate the synthesis of chondrocytes in the joint capsule.1,2 Clinical trials have shown that the progression of cartilage degeneration in joints is reduced within 3-6 months of taking BCP-J.3,4More than 15 studies have been conducted to prove the effect of these specific collagen peptides on cartilage regeneration.Evidence:
Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2000 Oct;30(2): 87-99.Bello AE et al. Collagen hydrolysate for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders: a review of the literature. Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Nov;22(11):2221-32.Oesser S et al. Orally Administered Collagen Hydrolysate Halts The Progression Of Osteorathritis In Str/Ort Mice. Poster. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Vol. 15, Supplement C (2007).Clark KL et al. 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. Curr Med Res Opin. 2008 May;24(5):1485-96.
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